For a natural look, a stain color is applied, then hand-rubbed into the wood for rich, consistent color coverage.
Stains enhance the inherent beauty of each wood type. Natural characteristics such as wood grain, mineral streaks and knots become more prominent, which creates lighter or darker effects in the color.
The color of stain can vary on the various parts of the same door. End grain and veneer absorb more stain than other wood components of the door, resulting in a darker color.
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Glazed Finishes:
A base stain or paint is applied to the wood for consistent color coverage. A flood coat of glaze is then applied and hand-wiped, leaving behind soft tones in the corners and recesses of the door. Next, a highlight glaze is brushed into the corners and recesses by hand to emphasize the subtle variations in color.
Glazing is a finish process that involves two hand-detailed techniques, so no two doors look exactly alike.
The initial flood coat of glaze softens the original base color. The highlight glaze increases visual depth and interest in the corners and recesses.
A veneer center panel absorbs more of the glaze, resulting in a slightly darker color than on the solid wood components of the door frame.
Painted Finishes:
Several coats of paint are applied to the wood for rich, beautiful color while allowing some of the natural beauty of the grain to remain visible.
Using painted finishes the characteristics of the wood are less noticeable than with stained finishes.
Highlighted Finishes:
A base stain color is hand-rubbed into the wood for maximum absorption. Next, a highlight glaze is hand-applied to the recesses in the door and drawer fronts, adding depth in color without altering the appearance of the base stain.
This hand-detailed technique creates an artisan look for your space.
Highlighted finishes are hand-applied, and no two doors look exactly alike.
Highlights enhance the details of the door without changing or affecting the base color.
